Six-year-old boy killed by school bus near Fillmore Elementary in OKC
By Jason Burger
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — A six-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a school bus near Fillmore Elementary School in Oklahoma City on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a flood of first responders to the scene.
Oklahoma City police investigating after child struck by bus on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.OCPD: 6-year-old student dead after being struck by bus Wednesday afternoon
The accident took place at the intersection of Southwest 51st Street and Douglas Avenue, where flowers have already been placed in memory of the young victim, who was a first-grade student.
According to a statement from Oklahoma City Public Schools, the boy was enrolled at Fillmore Elementary. Police reported that the bus was traveling east on Southwest 51st Street and turned onto South Douglas Avenue when the boy and two other children ran in front of the bus.
Authorities at the scene indicated that the bus driver did not do anything wrong and has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
Oklahoma City Public Schools released a statement expressing their condolences:
“Our thoughts are with the student’s family, loved ones, the first responders and our entire Fillmore community as we grieve this tremendous loss. Beginning tomorrow, we will have dedicated counselors and additional support staff on site to support our students and staff who may need assistance.”
The identity of the child has not been released.
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